NRA-PVF Endorses Chris Dudley in Oregon’s Gubernatorial Race

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Fairfax, Va. -- The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is endorsing Chris Dudley for Governor in Oregon's 2010 general election.

"Chris Dudley proudly supports gun owners and hunters in Oregon," said Chris Cox, chairman of NRA-PVF. "His commitment to preserving the Second Amendment has earned him an 'A' rating and the NRA-PVF's endorsement."

Chris Dudley will be a strong voice in fighting ongoing attempts by anti-gun politicians to dismantle the Second Amendment. He agrees with the Supreme Court view that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to keep and bear arms, regardless of where you live. He supports efforts to ensure uniformity in state gun laws and prevent a patchwork of confusing local ordinances and regulations across the state.

In stark contrast, his opponent, former Governor John Kitzhaber, vetoed NRA-backed legislation containing landmark revisions to the state's firearms preemption law, which the Oregon Legislature overrode. Kitzhaber also vetoed legislation protecting shooting range facilities against bogus lawsuits, where law enforcement and civilians train to safely handle and use firearms and where hunters sight-in their rifles before season. For his opposition to the rights of Oregon gun owners, Kitzhaber has received an 'F' rating from the NRA-PVF.

"The difference between the two candidates in Oregon's race for governor could not be more clear," concluded Cox. "Gun owners and sportsmen need to make their voices heard in this critical election, and I encourage them to vote Chris Dudley for Governor this fall."

Chris W. Cox is NRA's chief lobbyist. He also serves as chairman of NRA-PVF. The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund is responsible for political candidate rankings. These are based on candidate voting records, public statements and responses to NRA-PVF questionnaires.

Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America's oldest civil rights and sportsmen's group. More than five million members strong, NRA continues to uphold the Second Amendment and advocates enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation's leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the armed services. Be sure to follow the NRA on Facebook and on Twitter @NRA.

The NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is NRA's political action committee. The NRA-PVF ranks political candidates — irrespective of party affiliation — based on voting records, public statements and their responses to an NRA-PVF questionnaire.

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The NRA-PVF is non-partisan in issuing its candidate grades and endorsements. Our decisions are not based on a candidate's party affiliation, but rather on his or her record on Second Amendment issues. The NRA is a single issue organization. The only issues on which we evaluate candidates seeking elected office are gun-related issues.

Indicates an NRA Endorsed Candidate.

A+

A legislator with not only an excellent voting record on all critical NRA issues, but who has also made a vigorous effort to promote and defend the Second Amendment.

A

Solidly pro-gun candidate. A candidate who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues.

AQ

A pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues.

B

A generally pro-gun candidate. However, a "B" candidate may have opposed some pro-gun reform or supported some restrictive legislation in the past.

C

Not necessarily a passing grade. A candidate with a mixed record or positions on gun related issues, who may oppose some pro-gun positions or support some restrictive legislation.

D

An anti-gun candidate who usually supports restrictive gun control legislation and opposes pro-gun reforms. Regardless of public statements, can usually be counted on to vote wrong on key issues.